Is changing the sights on a Kimber easy?

Darkfront · 09-28-2009, 06:31 PM

I just picked up a Kimber Custom II and I was wondering if it's easy to change the sights. I'd like to switch over to Heinie Straight Eights. What tools would I need?

Pumpkinheaver · 09-28-2009, 08:05 PM

They are in a dovetail and should be fairly easy to change. Use a sight pusher or if nothing else a brass punch to push them out of the dovetail. Slide the new sights in.

Midas · 09-28-2009, 08:15 PM

Just like Pumpkinheavr described, use a brass punch and a small hammer to tap them out of the dovetail.

SwedeSteve · 09-29-2009, 08:48 AM

Is a sight pusher available that is adjustable for width ??

jerry · 09-29-2009, 09:05 AM

The rear sight houses part of the Schwartz system below it on the custom II.
I ahve not had the sight off, but would be aware of it.

The customer service at Kimber is another reason that I'm a proud owner. Kimber sent me this. The links may be helpfull to you or others. Please enjoy.

BTW, I don't require a bushing wrench to dissasemble the Kimber, it was just left out of the box and they were kind enough to send me one.

If the pictures are not clear, click on them and open.

Jerry,

Thank you for your email and for choosing the Custom II. Please email me your address and I will mail you out a bushing wrench. As for disassembly, I have added a pair of links below to demonstrate disassembly and reassembly.

Disassembly:

Kimber Series II - Disassembly

Assembly:

Kimber Series II - Assembly

If you have any further questions please let me know and I will be glad to help you.

Thank you and best regards,

Carl Flesch

Technical Representative

Darkfront · 09-29-2009, 05:31 PM

Having never changed sights before, how do I ensure everything is dead aligned, or is it trial and error?

Archetype_wyo · 09-29-2009, 06:41 PM

The only think I can think of is if your sights that you currently have are on-target mark with a piece of chalk or something the edges/groove of the sights and then put in your new sights. But be sure when you put your new sights in/take your old sights off to push at the sight base and not the top..

09-28-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
Darkfront Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 492	Is changing the sights on a Kimber easy? I just picked up a Kimber Custom II and I was wondering if it's easy to change the sights. I'd like to switch over to Heinie Straight Eights. What tools would I need?

09-28-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,803	They are in a dovetail and should be fairly easy to change. Use a sight pusher or if nothing else a brass punch to push them out of the dovetail. Slide the new sights in. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

09-28-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,810 Blog Entries: 6	Just like Pumpkinheavr described, use a brass punch and a small hammer to tap them out of the dovetail. __________________ NRA Life Member 10mm Auto-The ultimate trail gun

09-29-2009, 08:48 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,310	Is a sight pusher available that is adjustable for width ?? __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!

09-29-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 2,474	The only think I can think of is if your sights that you currently have are on-target mark with a piece of chalk or something the edges/groove of the sights and then put in your new sights. But be sure when you put your new sights in/take your old sights off to push at the sight base and not the top.. __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

09-29-2009, 09:05 AM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,758 Blog Entries: 1	The rear sight houses part of the Schwartz system below it on the custom II. I ahve not had the sight off, but would be aware of it. The customer service at Kimber is another reason that I'm a proud owner. Kimber sent me this. The links may be helpfull to you or others. Please enjoy. BTW, I don't require a bushing wrench to dissasemble the Kimber, it was just left out of the box and they were kind enough to send me one. If the pictures are not clear, click on them and open. Jerry, Thank you for your email and for choosing the Custom II. Please email me your address and I will mail you out a bushing wrench. As for disassembly, I have added a pair of links below to demonstrate disassembly and reassembly. Disassembly: Kimber Series II - Disassembly Assembly: Kimber Series II - Assembly If you have any further questions please let me know and I will be glad to help you. Thank you and best regards, Carl Flesch Technical Representative

09-29-2009, 05:31 PM	#6
Darkfront Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 492	Having never changed sights before, how do I ensure everything is dead aligned, or is it trial and error?